The Cricket on the Hearth

by Charles Dickens

Overview

As this tale begins it paints a beautiful picture of a happy household and of 19th century English country life. The arival of a mysterious stranger threatens to shatter this harmony. A masterful story of love and loyalty.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781546748809
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	05/20/2017
Pages:	62
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.13(d)

About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812–70) is one of the English language's most important literary figures. His works enjoyed enormous success in his day and are still regarded as among the most popular and widely read classics of all time.

Date of Birth:

February 7, 1812

Date of Death:

June 18, 1870

Place of Birth:

Portsmouth, England

Place of Death:

Gad's Hill, Kent, England

Education:

Home-schooling; attended Dame School at Chatham briefly and Wellington

Editorial Reviews

"By handling the fairytale in his own manner, he is able to be touching on his own terms. I found tears starting to my eyes."  —Telegraph

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